Awakeri School Benchmarks Yrs 3 - 5
Level Self Management English Health / PE Te Reo Maori Mathematics Science / Technology Social Sciences The Arts
Yr 3 1. Shows care and respect for others.
2. Looks after belongings.
3. Deals with conflict appropriately.
4. Willing to try new things.
5. Works and plays well with others.
6. Works independently.
7. Shows Initiative.
8. Completes tasks on time.
9. Sets own goals.     		1. Reads with understanding _______
2. Reads texts using cues, prediction and self correction to achieve meaning.
3. Can retell main ideas in sequence.
4. Reads familiar texts fluently and with appropriate expression.
5. Identifies and self corrects some errors when editing.
6. Uses descriptive vocabulary to convey a message.
7. Uses colour and space effectively when presently work.
8. Can spell Essential Lists 1, 2 3 & 4.
9. Follows a sequence of instructions.
10. Speaks clearly and logically when sharing information and experiences.
11. Able to write all letters using uniform size and formation.
                		1. Shows understanding of the need for healthy eating.
2. Can catch a large ball thrown by partner.
3. Uses safe practices in and out of the classroom.
4. Adheres to simple rules in team games

1. Pronounces Maori place names within the immediate district accurately.
2. Can say where they come from in Maori.
3.Can recognize three colours in Maori in response to stions.

 1. Can read whole numbers up to 99.
2. Can write whole numbers up to 99.
3. Can explain whole numbers up to 99.
4. Can mentally add and subtract using 1 digit numbers.
5. Can rote count to 100.
6. Can find half of a set and a shape.
7. Can find quarter of a set and a shape.
8. Can count in 2’s forwards and backwards to 50.
9. Can count in 5’s forwards and backwards to 100.
10. Can count in 10’s forwards and backwards to 100.
11. Shows awareness of units of time – seconds, minute, hour, day, week, month & year and reads clocks to half hour.
12. Can count backwards to 0 from given number up to 100.
13. Can sequence numbers from 0 to 100.
14. Can say the number before and after a given number from 0 – 100.
15. Names and describes 2D shapes.
16. Knows some metric units of measure.		 1. Can record simple observations with guidance.
2. Able to make predictions with guidance.
3. Can classify according to shared features with guidance.
4. Can use calculators to solve number problems with two or more digits.
5. Can use ICT to present work in various formats.
6. Shares ideas about ways technology affects their lives.
1. Able to discuss ideas about their local community.
2. Able to gather information by questioning a resource person.
3. Can locate and name places within the Bay of Plenty.		 1. Demonstrates a knowledge of simple secondary colours.
2. Includes more details in painting and drawing.
3. Make simple connections between their work and that of others.
4. Participates fully in a range of musical activities.
5. Follows a rhythm.
  
Yr 4 1. Adapts to new ideas.
2. Perseveres.
3. Sets own goals.
4. Is courteous to others
5. Shows initiative. 6. Works well in a group.
7. Reliable.
8. Develops good relationships.   
9. Works independently
10. Homework completed.
 11. Manages time effectively.  		1. Reads with understanding ____________
2. Chooses to read for pleasure.
3. Reads fluently and with appropriate expression.
4. Able to identify the main message in a variety of texts.
5. Can identify facts in a simple non fiction text.
6. Can write for different purposes using descriptive vocabulary.
7. Identifies and corrects some spelling and punctuation errors, when editing.
8. Uses a Spelling resource confidently.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of essential lists 1 –4 in their written work.
10. Demonstrates listening comprehension by asking / answering relevant questions.
11. Speaks clearly, logically and with appropriate volume in a group.
12. Able to describe the verbal and visual features in a range of viewing situations.
13. Able to illustrate own text appropriately.
14. Handwriting is legible 		1.  Willing to participate in unfamiliar physical activities.
 2. Has an understanding of a balanced diet.
3. Can catch and throw a ball accurately.
4. Plays their part as a team member.    		1.Pronounces place names within the BOP accurately.
2. Can say who their parents are in Maori.
3. Can name ten colours in Maori in response to a question.    		 l. Can read write & explain whole numbers up to 999.
2.Able to do algorithms:  addition (renaming).
3. Able to do subtraction (no renaming). 
4. Able to do multiplication (1 digit factor no renaming).  5. Able to do division (no remainder).
6. Can use a ruler efficiently to carry out measuring tasks.
7. Able to read time using terms to, past & 1/4 hours.
8. Can recall 2,5 &10x table.
9. Describes simple 3D shapes.		 1. Can record simple observations.
2. Able to make predictions.
3. Can classify according to shared features.
4. Uses tools and equipment safely.
5. Suggests improvements to designs with guidance.
6. Can use ICT resources for multi media presentations.
     		1. Able to discuss ideas about their community.
 2. Able to gather information by questioning a resource person.
3. Can locate and name places within the Bay of Plenty.     		1. Can mix hues of one colour.
2. Shows detail and a sense of proportion in painting and drawing.
3. Can give an opinion about a work of art.
4. Participates in a range of musical activities.
5. Plays tunes and rhythmic pieces in tune.
  
Yr 5 1. Adapts to new ideas.  
2. Perseveres.
3. Sets own goals.
4.Is courteous to others.
5. Shows initiative. 6. Works well in a group.
7. Reliable.
8. Develops good relationships.
9. Works independently.
10. Homework completed.
11. Manages time effectively.      		1. Reads with understanding  ____________
2. Demonstrates an enjoyment of independent reading.
3. Able to locate and select meaningful information during research.
4. Aware of plot, setting, characters in narrative texts.
5. Able to write a sequence of sentences to convey clear messages.
6. Original ideas appearing in writing tasks.
7. Identifies and edits some spelling and punctuation errors in written work.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of spelling lists 1 – 5 in written work.
9. Listens with interest, asks questions, shares ideas and offers opinions.
10. Understands the significance of visual features, such as lettering and layout. 11. Handwriting is fluent and legible.
12. Speaks clearly, logically and with appropriate volume in a group.
13. Can write for a variety of purposes.

1. Participates fully in physical education activities.
2. Can dribble and pass a ball.
3. Demonstrates the principles of fair play.
4. Shows understanding of the need for appropriate food for growth.

 1.Pronounces Maori place names within the BOP accurately.
2. Can say who their parents are in Maori.
3. Can name ten colours in Maori in reply to questions.		 1. Can read, write & explain any whole number up to 10,000.
2. Can recall 2,3,4,5, & 10x table.
3. Able to do algorithms: Subtraction (renaming). 4. Able to do multiplication (1 digit with renaming).
5. Able to do division: simple, no remainders.
6. Can read time to the minute.
7. Can demonstrate knowledge of the basic units of length.
8. Can demonstrate knowledge of the basic units of mass.
9. Can demonstrate knowledge of the basic units of area.
10. Can demonstrate knowledge of the basic units of capacity
11. Can demonstrate knowledge of the basic units of temperature.
12. Can use simple problem solving strategies.
13. Can draw 3D shapes.

1. Able to make predictions, record observations and measurements.
2. Able to make a simple evaluation with guidance.
3. Can classify according to attributes and explain their reasons.
4. Uses tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
5. Makes improvements to designs with guidance.
6. Can use ICT resources to obtain information from a variety of verifiable sources.    

1. Able to express a viewpoint on a current or past issue in New Zealand.      
2. Able to formulate questions that will gather useful information.
3. Can locate and name significant features within New Zealand.		 1. Pays close attention to proportion and detail in painting and drawing.
2. Can identify and describe an artists work.
3. Plays tunes and rhythmic pieces on one instrument in time with others.

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Yr 6 - 8
Yr 0 - 2

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